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Ways to Balance Privacy and Natural Light

It's a classic architectural conundrum: how to admit light while keeping out prying eyes? These 5 examples will provide some inspiration to tackle the problem.

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A glass-lined shower with a Hudson Reed showerhead adds a modern touch to the second-floor bathroom. A pane of privacy glass lets natural light enter the room.
A glass-lined shower with a Hudson Reed showerhead adds a modern touch to the second-floor bathroom. A pane of privacy glass lets natural light enter the room.
Made from anodized aluminum, the mechanical louvers surrounding the master bedroom provide privacy while letting in light.
Made from anodized aluminum, the mechanical louvers surrounding the master bedroom provide privacy while letting in light.
The bathroom features a wall-hung sink and toilet by Ideal Standard. A semi-opaque clerestory helps bring in light from the interior hallway.
The bathroom features a wall-hung sink and toilet by Ideal Standard. A semi-opaque clerestory helps bring in light from the interior hallway.
In the master bathroom, wrapped in custom oak casework, plenty of natural light permeates the steel panels.
In the master bathroom, wrapped in custom oak casework, plenty of natural light permeates the steel panels.